block booking
A film distribution practice where multiple movies are sold together as a package to theaters. Often contrasted with フリーブッキング (free booking).
See also: フリーブッキング
In the old film industry, block booking was common.
ブロックブッキングは独立系の映画館にとって不利な制度だった。
Block booking was a disadvantageous system for independent cinemas.